Careers and Employability Adviser (Maternity Cover approximatel
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,488 to £36,023 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP |
| Company: | Liverpool John Moores University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4843_1725890183 |
Summary
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Join our team and shape the future of LJMU students!
Student Futures is seeking a passionate Careers and Employability Adviser to join our dynamic team. As a vital member of our department, you'll play a crucial role in guiding LJMU students and graduates towards successful careers.
Your Mission:
Personalised Guidance: Provide tailored career advice and support to students, helping them identify their strengths, explore career paths, and navigate the job market.
Skill Development: Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for job searching, interviewing, and career planning.
Faculty Collaboration: Work closely with faculty members to deliver targeted career interventions and support students' academic and professional goals.
Career Success: Contribute to LJMU's mission of fostering high-skilled graduates who are confident, adaptable, and prepared for the workforce.
What You'll Bring:
A strong commitment to student success and a passion for career development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
A solid understanding of the job market and career trends.
Experience in providing career counselling or advising (preferred).
Why Join Student Futures:
Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and graduates.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for student success.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
Internal applicants that meet the criteria for the role are welcome to apply. If this will be on a secondment basis, you are advised to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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